Episode 1
Gordon Buchanan meets a family of rare Grauer's gorillas in the dangerous forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gordon Buchanan realises a lifelong dream by gaining the trust of a family of rare Grauer's gorillas, the largest primates on Earth.
In the dangerous forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, he meets the fearsome leader of his gorilla family, Chimanuka, and two baby gorillas, one a lonely orphan.
As Gordon gains the trust of these mysterious, seldom-seen gorillas, he discovers their incredible compassion and gets caught up in a battle between giant rival silverbacks for control of the family.
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Chimanuka and Marhale
Duration: 02:00
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Night thermal filming
Duration: 01:58
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Crossing the road
Duration: 01:45
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Mwira and mum
Duration: 01:51
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Gordon Buchanan |
| Executive Producer | Tim Martin |
| Executive Producer | Ted Oakes |
| Series Producer | David Johnson |
| Producer | Patrick Evans |
Broadcasts
- Mon 21 Dec 2015 21:00
- Wed 23 Dec 2015 19:00麻豆社 Two except Wales
- Fri 8 Jan 2016 02:05
- Christmas Eve 2016 14:45麻豆社 Two Northern Ireland & Scotland only
- Christmas Eve 2016 15:45麻豆社 Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
- Sat 10 Mar 2018 10:00
- Sun 30 Dec 2018 14:30
- Wed 31 Jul 2019 16:15
- Mon 5 Oct 2020 16:15麻豆社 Two except Scotland
- Fri 16 Jul 2021 16:15麻豆社 Two except Scotland
- Mon 21 Mar 2022 16:15麻豆社 Two except Scotland
- Thu 9 Mar 2023 15:30麻豆社 Two except Scotland
- Sat 24 Aug 2024 16:25麻豆社 Two except Scotland
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